This things is going to a beast for a compact ! I have the RX100 III and in many situations it outperforms a cheapish DSLR, I guess because of the processing. Shame about the price but I think it's probably justified.

RonK wrote:Tsk, tsk. I have resisted a camera upgrade for a few years/models now, but this lens addresses the RX100’s only shortcoming. Further resistance is futile.

I agree, that 24 wide and the 200+mm reach are fantastic for a travel/bush camera. However, there'll be a corresponding drop in max aperture and lens performance compared to the short zooms of old. The verdict isn't in yet on the final IQ at this point.

RonK wrote:Tsk, tsk. I have resisted a camera upgrade for a few years/models now, but this lens addresses the RX100’s only shortcoming. Further resistance is futile.

I agree, that 24 wide and the 200+mm reach are fantastic for a travel/bush camera. However, there'll be a corresponding drop in max aperture and lens performance compared to the short zooms of old. The verdict isn't in yet on the final IQ at this point.

Not interested in hair splitting. We all know there is a trade-off in speed with zoom lenses. I'm very confident that the lens will be plenty fast enough for my purposes.

RonK wrote:Not interested in hair splitting. We all know there is a trade-off in speed with zoom lenses. I'm very confident that the lens will be plenty fast enough for my purposes.

Indeed, there'll be compromises if one's focus is on a 10x zoom range or similar. IQ loss is part and parcel of that. Then the issue of cost and value is an individual decision. At $1700 for a pocket camera, I think it's reasonable to consider the justification. For that price, one could easily have bought a compact (APS or micro 4/3) mirrorless and a decent lens to match. Is the degree of size and weight saving worth the price premium? Personal call.

if your prefernce is for best photo quality for the money, you'll get a larger format sensor camera, micro 4/3, or aps-cbut if your preference is for compactness it would be one of the best compact superzooms on the market..